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Sunseeker financials: IBI comments
New management team backed by substantial funding sets course for growth following turbulent year
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Koç Holding raises stake in RMK Marine
Turkish conglomerate invests TL2.7bn ($56.1m) through a capital increase at the superyacht and shipbuilding group
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New Delphia 11 to be unveiled at Cannes
Delphia is strengthening its coastal cruising line-up with the Delphia 11 250hp version
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Spanish boat registrations surge in first half of 2026
New data from ANEN shows the market is recovering, with registrations up 11.2% and tourism generating €6.2bn in 2025
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HanseYachts appoints new Fjord dealer in Turkey
SRC Marine will drive sales growth, customer relationships, and brand visibility
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Yachting Ventures unveils jury for 2026 Metstrade Startup Pitch Competition
A 10-strong panel of marine industry leaders, investors and entrepreneurs will judge this year’s Metstrade, including IBI publisher Philippa Drysdale
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Brazilian builder makes Mediterranean debut with Cyprus market entry
Latin America’s largest boat manufacturer enters its 57th market via Cyprus, with three vessels sold and European expansion underway
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Thordon Bearings adds SAI Engineering to distributor network
Canadian bearing and seal manufacturer appoints Vancouver-based marine engineering firm as an authorised distributor
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Boot & Fun Berlin show reinvents itself
Project manager Daniel Barkowski explains what’s new in 2026
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Lloyd Werft plans new dock in Bremerhaven
German yard secures 30-year lease on seven-hectare site at Columbuskaje as it plans a second facility with a floating dock capable of accommodating larger vessels
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Nautitech begins court-supervised restructuring as it seeks new investor
The French cat builder says production, deliveries and aftersales support will continue as it looks to secure the company’s future
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Vessev secures $19m in Series A funding and first US customer
NZ foiling specialist backed by Blackbird VC enters US market with multi-city tour
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Mirava brings modular smart boat to Europe
The new smart boat brand will be making its European debut at Cannes in September
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Gabe Newell brings tech innovation to Monaco 2026
Oceanco’s new owner will showcase two purpose-built research vessels at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show
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Textron, Brunswick partner on USV to deliver at speed and scale
Partnership combines Textron’s autonomy technology with Brunswick’s commercial boat building capacity to accelerate USV production for defence applications
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New Polish brand enters market with budget sailing boat model
The entrepreneur behind the compact yacht aims to position BEZ-2 as a budget option for boaters interested in buying a new sailing boat
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Sea Expandary acquires OceanWalker
Chinese builder gains control of OceanWalker’s Fujian facilities, following its €40m acquisition of Camper & Nicholsons
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FB Marine Group names Contender Boats product manager
Mike Victor will oversee the Contender product line, including sales, service, and warranty support
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Toyota joins Volvo-backed fuel cell venture, opening potential for marine applications
Toyota’s fuel cell expertise could accelerate development of new hydrogen propulsion platforms as the Japanese manufacturer joins Volvo Group and Daimler Truck as an equal partner in Cellcentric venture
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Sea Alliance outlines expansion plans through 2027
The group is expanding its brokerage operations through increased sales activity and new central agency agreements
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Forest River launches 3D boat configuration platform across pontoon brands
The manufacturer has introduced an interactive 3D builder allowing customers to design and customise pontoons in real time
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Vision Marine and Avikus begin integration of electric propulsion and intelligent navigation
Sterk 31E selected as the first validation platform, with the integrated system targeted for demonstration at IBEX 2026
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2026 Helsinki Floating Boat Show restores industry confidence
The latest signals point to a positive outlook for the winter ahead
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Court extends TISG creditor protection as bidding process advances
120-day extension granted under same conditions as the previous order
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Omaya Yachts strengthens commercial team
Jean Paul Vaele to lead international commercial expansion and strengthen the global dealer network
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BRP brings branded financing to US dealer network
New retail finance programme gives dealers greater flexibility while strengthening BRP’s direct connection with customers
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ACY Yachts and South Coast Yachts plan Southern California partnership
The proposed collaboration would expand new-yacht sales, brokerage and owner support in San Diego
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Barrus appoints production engineering manager
The UK marine equipment and engineering group creates new role as part of wider investment in manufacturing capacity, efficiency and product development
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Marine industry leader Noel Osborne passes
Osborne’s decades-long career in the recreational marine industry spanned boat retailing, dealer education and consulting
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ZeroUSV’s Oceanus17 USV celebrated at official naming ceremony in Plymouth
The Lady of the Lake name reflects the vessel’s capabilities for resilient, multi-role operations across extended maritime missions
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Fix Marine to expand boat production in Turkey
Milas-based builder plans to broaden its range with 6.7m and 15m polyester boats
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Organisers to mount broader, more international In-Water HISWA boat show
HISWA’s 2026 In-Water boat show will feature over 400 boats and nearly 300 exhibitors, with organisers describing it as the “most versatile” edition yet
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Gulf Craft launches second-generation SilverCat power catamaran range
Updated line features increased beam-to-length ratio and reconfigured layouts, with SilverCat 47 Family Series as first model to incorporate new design direction
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Silver Yachts signs order for new 26m aluminium explorer catamaran
The concept and general design for Project H780 were created by Ker Yacht Design, with interiors by Design Unlimited
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Adriatic Marinas names new CEO at Porto Montenegro
Andrea Eggers takes the helm at Porto Montenegro, focusing on growth, sustainability and international expansion
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Carefree Boat Club members raise questions as boats disappear from Florida marinas
Clubs at four Florida marinas sit empty after members watched boats being pulled from the water late last week
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Viasat study points to demand for enhanced satcom services
Increased demand for expanded services in automotive segment could drive support tor the development of new applications in maritime sector
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Bering Yachts adds new shareholder and partner
Turkish builder brings Maltese businessman into its ownership structure as it targets further growth in the 50m-plus superyacht sector
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Fraser to address Africa’s yacht charter potential at Cape Town conference
This year’s African Boating Conference will feature Lisa Airasca, Fraser’s head of charter management Europe, as a panellist
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Nanni appoints Dutch distributor
Nanni has chosen MAN Rollo as its Dutch distributor, adding an established local service network to its growing marine generator business
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Polish nautical accessory maker boosts capacity, expands portfolio
Kotniz Group is developing new products to be presented this autumn
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Brazilian builder raises $10m in second funding round for captive finance
NX Boats launched Brazil’s first boat-specific receivables fund in 2025
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Amer F100 superyacht sinks off Sardinian coast
The 29.9m yacht was reportedly delivered to its latest owner days before the incident
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Suzuki reports record Q1 revenues as marine sales rise
Marine segment revenues up 15% driven by strong demand in North America and Europe
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Caterpillar reports record quarterly revenues
The engine manufacturer posted record second-quarter sales and revenues, with its Power and Energy division reporting strong growth on higher volumes in North America and Asia-Pacific
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ExploMar partners with Lamdo on award-winning electric yacht
The eLY30+, powered by ExploMar’s WAVE 300 propulsion system, won a Gdynia Polboat Award in Poland last month
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Cape Town floating drydock tender opens door for superyacht repair expansion
TNPA is looking for a private operator to design, finance, construct, operate, and maintain a new floating drydock at the Port of Cape Town under a 25-year concession
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Monaco intensifies marine protection as yacht season reaches its height
Enhanced monitoring and awareness campaigns to protect its three marine areas
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